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Tangle Pond Informal Campground

Tangle Pond is a free informal campground in the Chugach National Forest near Anchorage with gravel pad sites suitable for tent camping and RVs, though accessibility may vary seasonally.

The small pulloff offers a secluded, shaded camping option along Portage Road with limited cell service, making it an ideal alternative when nearby developed campgrounds are closed or full.

Note that sites fill quickly and low-clearance vehicles may find the access challenging; scout ahead before committing to the rough approach road.


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